President Joe Biden's tenure in office has been marked by a series of missteps and blunders, raising concerns about his mental health.
A recent investigation by The Wall Street Journal has revealed a concerted effort by the Biden administration to conceal his deteriorating cognitive state from the public.
The report exposed how Biden's team employed a vocal coach, reassigned officials to roles typically held by the president, canceled meetings on his 'off days', and kept him at a distance from his own Cabinet members. Despite these measures, Biden's decline became increasingly evident over time, leading voters to label him the worst president in nearly half a century.
Biden's presidency has been marred by numerous embarrassing gaffes and verbal errors. For instance, he introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as 'President Putin' at the NATO summit in July. His history of awkward mishaps ranges from bumping into flagpoles and falling off bikes to misnaming individuals and failing to shake hands with foreign officials.
In March 2021, Biden stumbled three times while ascending the steps of Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. After the third stumble, he fell to his knees. Despite this, White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre assured reporters that he was '100 percent fine' and was preparing for his trip to Atlanta.
In June 2021, Biden misnamed the Royal Air Force as the 'RFA' while addressing US military personnel at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk. This blunder occurred during his first speech as US President on British soil. Biden's wife, First Lady Jill Biden, had to remind him to 'pay attention' as he stared at troops positioned behind the stage at the military base.
In November 2021, Biden appeared to doze off during the opening remarks of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. He seemed to perk up when an aide approached him for a chat. Later, Biden took the stage to deliver his own warning about the impending doom of climate change, describing it as 'the existential threat to human existence as we know it.'
In June 2022, Biden fell off his bike during a ride near his Rehoboth Beach home in Delaware. He told reporters that he had trouble removing his shoes from the bike's pedals, causing him to fall. The incident caused a flurry of Secret Service and press members to rush to his aid.
In October 2022, Biden hailed the expected appointment of Britain's first non-white prime minister, Rishi Sunak, as a 'groundbreaking milestone.' However, he stumbled over Sunak's name, mispronouncing it as 'Rashee Sanook.' This was just one in a series of gaffes that have fueled speculation about his declining mental state.
In May 2023, Biden tripped while descending the stairs of the Itsukushima Shrine in Japan. The other G7 leaders were already present and waiting for him when he stumbled but managed to catch himself before falling. Despite leaving the dinner early, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed concerns, stating that the 'plan' was for the president to receive an update from his debt ceiling negotiation team back in Washington.
In June 2023, while handing out diplomas at the Air Force Academy, Biden stumbled and fell. Cadets and Secret Service members rushed to his aid. The White House insisted that the president wasn't hurt and blamed a black sandbag near the podium for the stumble.
In September 2023, Biden repeated the same story twice within minutes at a private fundraising event in New York. The story was about how events in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017, and Donald Trump's reaction, inspired him to run for the White House.
In the same month, Biden made a series of blunders while on the UN stage alongside Brazil's President, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. He walked into a Brazilian flag, left Lula da Silva hanging without a handshake, and struggled with his headset during Lula's speech.
In another incident in September 2023, Biden mistakenly praised the 'Congressional Black Caucus' during a speech to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. He also erroneously claimed to have been to 'every mass shooting' in the US.
In March 2024, Biden confused Baltimore residents and commuters by claiming to have commuted by train over Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge, which does not have train tracks. The White House disputed reports about the president's faulty commuting recollection.
In June 2024, Biden faced calls to drop his re-election bid after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. He was barely audible at times and appeared confused and lost. He also muddled 'trillionaire' for 'billionaire' while trying to explain his plans for fixing the tax system.
In July 2024, Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as 'President Putin' at a NATO summit. This major gaffe occurred in front of world leaders and shortly before a crucial press conference. Later that month, Biden referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as 'vice president Trump' and forgot his Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's name, referring to him as 'black man.'
In November 2024, Biden was seen struggling with the sand near his home in Delaware. He nearly lost his footing while walking down Gordons Pond Trail in Rehoboth Beach. Later that month, he was caught on video 'wandering off' into the Amazon rainforest during a visit.
In December 2024, Biden appeared to fall asleep during a discussion about trains on his Africa tour. The discussion was part of a television broadcast during his visit to Angola, where he announced a $2.5 billion US-backed railway corridor through the continent.
These incidents have raised serious concerns about Biden's mental health and his ability to effectively lead the nation. As his cognitive decline becomes increasingly evident, the question remains: How much longer can the Biden administration continue to conceal his condition from the public?
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